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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ashton Gate where Bristol City play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 20,069 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bristol City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Sherwood.


0.00
Coventry City start the match!
2.16
Julian Herrera clumsily knocks into Terry Barmby. Julian Herrera is warned by the referee! Terry Barmby hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.38
Jamie Priestley hits a low pass to Jonathan Thompson. Jonathan Thompson kicks a strong pass forward to Shaun Mustoe. Shaun Mustoe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Milburn but the linesman indicates offside!
12.43
Joe Philips comes in with a late challenge on Ian Waters. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ian Waters hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.53
Ian Waters flicks a high pass forward. Terry Forbes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Terry Forbes finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
20.00
Terry Barmby hits a low pass to Teddy Morris. Teddy Morris sees Leonardo Crespo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leonardo Crespo shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
22.17
Jamie Priestley clumsily knocks into Teddy Morris. The referee brings Jamie Priestley to one side and gives him a warning! Teddy Morris grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.58
Teddy Morris knocks the ball to his team mate, Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Sander Claes had no chance!! Goal for Coventry City!
30.38
Darius Potts makes a simple pass to Leonardo Crespo. Leonardo Crespo flicks the ball to his team mate, Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason threads the ball through to Leonardo Crespo but he's offside!
32.37
Francisco Castro flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Morris easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Teddy Morris lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Philips. Joe Philips is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Sander Claes.
33.51
It's a corner kick. Francisco Castro loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Jonathan Thompson reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
34.15
Leonardo Crespo flicks a high pass forward. Robert Kasper controls it well on his chest. Robert Kasper whips in a cross ball towards Joe Philips. Joe Philips finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
39.51
Francisco Castro threads a neat ball through to Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.22
Jonathan Thompson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Terry Forbes. Terry Forbes finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Eishun Kaita. Excellent save.
44.57
Darren Cooper chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Higginbotham. With a delightful solo run, Noel Higginbotham stretches the opposition's defence. Noel Higginbotham plays a quick one-two with Jason Milburn and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Noel Higginbotham provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bristol City appear unchanged since the first half. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bristol City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.44
Jamie Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Julian Herrera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Herrera sees a break and surges forward. Julian Herrera shoots from distance. Good keeping from Eishun Kaita as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
48.21
Jonathan Thompson takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Darren Cooper. Darren Cooper flicks the ball across the goal. Some silky footwork from Ian Waters provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
55.37
Terry Barmby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Castro. Francisco Castro knocks the ball forward to Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason whips in a cross ball towards Joe Philips. Joe Philips is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.20
Noel Higginbotham sees space and advances. Noel Higginbotham passes the ball forward to Shaun Mustoe. Shaun Mustoe lofts in a cross ball towards Terry Forbes. Terry Forbes makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Eishun Kaita!
59.20
Jamie Priestley threads a neat ball through to Spencer Gerrard. Spencer Gerrard knocks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Mustoe. Shaun Mustoe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eishun Kaita who gathers it comfortably.
60.56
Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Sergio Baiocco replacing Darren Cooper, Stanley Eadie replacing Julian Herrera and Omer Powell replacing Terry Forbes .Coventry City have made 2 substitutions with George Zwaanswijk replacing Terry Barmby and Francisco Jesus replacing Jón Kristinn Finnbogason .
63.58
Anton Van Dalen sees Francisco Jesus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Jesus whips in a cross ball towards Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Sergio Baiocco is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
75.11
George Zwaanswijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anton Van Dalen. Anton Van Dalen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Anton Van Dalen knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Castro. Francisco Castro rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.03
Anton Van Dalen knocks the ball forward to Francisco Castro. Francisco Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo Crespo. Leonardo Crespo rushes past Jamie Priestley! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Leonardo Crespo provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but somehow Sander Claes manages to keep it out.
81.46
Francisco Castro flicks a high ball forward to Robert Kasper who takes it down. Robert Kasper whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Morris. Teddy Morris gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Sander Claes reads it well. Fabulous stop!
85.17
Jamie Priestley comes in with a late challenge on Robert Kasper. The referee brings Jamie Priestley to one side and gives him another warning! Robert Kasper runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 42.1875 vs 57.8125
Play Area
Home team third: 31.25%, Midfield: 45.31%, Away team third: 23.44%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Robert Kasper of Coventry City

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Sander Claes (GK)
8
2. Ian Waters (DEF)
6
6
4. Darren Cooper (DEF)
6
6
6
9. Shaun Mustoe (ATT)
6
10. Jason Milburn (ATT)
6
11. Terry Forbes (ATT)
6

12. Sergio Baiocco (DEF)
6
13. Stanley Eadie (MID)
6
14. Omer Powell (ATT)
6

1. Eishun Kaita (GK)
9
6
3. Terry Barmby (DEF)
6
4. Darius Potts (DEF)
6
7
8
7. Teddy Morris (MID)
7
9. Joe Philips (ATT)
5
10. Robert Kasper (ATT)
9

13. Darren Howells (MID)
0
14. Francisco Jesus (ATT)
6